1968 Topps Johnny Bench Rookie Card

[sixpointone]

Hi Zach Wheat,

Thanks for that website info. I'm going to look into possibly signing up at collectible.com
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Hi Exhibitman,

That card looks very nice, and at a price that cannot be beat!
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Hi Holybull and jb67,

Those are both such amazing examples of the Bench card. To my eyes those would both seem to rate as a 10. If you don't mind, can you offer your insight on what perceived flaws the cards might have, that do not show to me.
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Best to all,
John

[dstudeba]

Hi John,

Just a note, collectible.com is for Hollywood memorabilia, we are spelled with an "A". www.collectable.com

- Dan

[jb67]

Originally Posted by sixpointone

Hi Zach Wheat,

Thanks for that website info. I'm going to look into possibly signing up at collectible.com
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Hi Exhibitman,

That card looks very nice, and at a price that cannot be beat!
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Hi Holybull and jb67,

Those are both such amazing examples of the Bench card. To my eyes those would both seem to rate as a 10. If you don't mind, can you offer your insight on what perceived flaws the cards might have, that do not show to me.
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Best to all,
John

Hi John,
My 8.5 Bench rookie looks to have a lightly touched corner which would make it a 9 right away and on the back there is an ever so slight dark spot which probably kept this card from being a PSA 9. Here is the back. The centering on the back is better than most PSA 9's I have seen. I

[sixpointone]

Hi jb67,

I much appreciate the insight. Your card really does look amazing, and the centering is great. It really makes me agree with a sentiment that I’ve read on the boards here, to judge the card and not the grade listed. From what I’ve seen on eBay, there are PSA Bench rookies rated a 9, but yours truly has more eye appeal.

I’m still contemplating sending in my Bench rookie to PSA. As such I am still trying to learn all the steps in the process the do so. Whatever the grading might be, the biggest joy I’ve experienced with the card was the saving up, to pay for it in installments, and the pure joy of childhood in taking it home.

That all said, I know it is an expensive long shot, but I would like to think that one day it might be possible for me to buy a PSA 10 version of the card.

Best,
John

[jb67]

John,

I would send it in for grading. It is not out of the question that you could get PSA 8 or even 8.5. No matter the grade it has a lot a value to you way beyond what any grade can give it. I like the protection of having my cards graded. If you do send it in let us know the grade you received.

BTW I put in a strong bid for PSA 10 Bench 2nd year card (1969) recently and came up short. Wishing I would have gone bigger but you live and learn.

[sixpointone]

Hi dstudeba,

I downloaded your app Collectable app and have loving it. It is an easy way to track on the Bench rookies on the marketplace. Alsom it is cool, that like me, you're from the Boston area.


Hi jb67,

Should I get my Bench rookie graded I will absolutely report back here.


Hi all,

Quick question. Am I correct in saying that it seems that the picture of the attached Cincinnati Reds cap, worn from 1961 to 1966, would be the style depicted in Bench’s rookie card photo where he is wearing his hat backwards? Any and all insight would be much appreciated.


Best always,
John

[mintonlyplz]

That centering on the back for the Bench RC is extraordinary!